I'm actually surprised that this attraction has such a high rating, because it was a solid three star experience for me. We have free passes with our Legoland annual pass, because if I had to pay for this, I would've been pretty disappointed. I was really looking forward to the fact that you can hook up your Bluetooth and play music. It didn't work! We tried for a solid 1/3 of the ride and could never make it work. So then I thought that maybe the narration would tell us information about what we were seeing. It didn't work either, it just kept telling us to watch out the doors were closing, even though they were already closed. So my son and I opted to sit in silence and look at everything beneath us. Overall, the ride wasn't bad. You can see quite a bit of Orlando, but I expected to find the views more interesting. There's a lot of construction happening around the Eye so we did see a lot of plain lots. But we could glimpse part of epic universe that was pretty cool, but most of the major theme parks are pretty far away. Everybody that worked there was super nice though. It is about a 20 minute ride the full way around. That's why it's a little crazy to me. That people are willing to pay so much for what amounts to that 20 minute attraction. It is neat though that it's part of icon Park, so I do really appreciate that you can pay for the Eye, sea life, and Madame Tussaud. We get all for free with our annual pass to Legoland, so that made this trip worth it. Parking at icon park it super easy. There is a parking garage where the upper levels are free and lower levels you pay for. read more

I've been on the Eye a few times since it was built. It's worth going at least once! The view of the parking lot is stunning! Haha All jokes aside, from the top of the Eye, you can see a good distance of central Florida. Over the years, they've added some cool features. They added seating in the center, Bluetooth connectivity to phones for music and a touchscreen telling you about the views and surroundings! It's the main focal point of Icon Park! read more

There is just something about a huge Ferris Wheel that draws me to it and right here is the biggest one in the area! So basically this is one of those ripoff attractions along I Drive but there is a little trick that makes it worth it to ride whenever you like and that is to get a Season Pass to Legoland as if you get the Elite Pass then this is one of the attractions that's included with your pass so you can ride whenever as this attraction is owned by Merlin if you don't have the pass it's about $30 per person. So they have a bar inside right after photos it's only there that you can get a drink to bring on the wheel with you! Once in the wheel the first thing you wanna do is go to the corner and connect to the Bluetooth in your cabin so you can play whatever music you like along your journey in the big circle as it just adds to the experience! This Eye does provide some really awesome views of Orlando and especially at sunset and on a clear day so that alone has made me come back several times! Riding the wheel and having dinner at one of the many restaurants in Icon Park is definitely one of our favorite date nights so with that said I'm sure I'll be back here again soon to go in circles! read more

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Great location and right in the middle of a busy business center with lots of interesting restaurants and shops! The Ferris wheel is huge and you get a great view of the entire area. Lines are very long. read more

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5/5 and I'm picky. Service was beyond incredible. We timed it to watch the fireworks and they were able to advise when to get on to watch from the top! It was very special. We had our photo taken and everything, throughout the entire process I was blown away by the hospitality. The drinks and the bluetooth music playing were plusses! I didn't expect the ride to be THIS good. I would recommend it to people visiting! read more

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Such a beautiful view! The cabins were limited to individual groups so you were granted the privacy to really enjoy the view and experience. The cabins were also pleasantly air conditioned, spacious and allowed for Bluetooth connection so I was able to play my little one's favorite songs while in the sky. There were a few downsides unfortunately. The ticket pricing is a little steep and despite joining the wait as soon as it was open, the line took forever! We were waiting for a really long time and a significant portion of the line is outdoors with no real ventilation. It was a miserable wait. Additionally, although there was a sign indicating that strollers were allowed, only certain people were permitted strollers. We were told that we had to leave ours and this was not planned for. It would have been a safer experience if we were permitted to have our very energetic toddler in a stroller, especially since the area near the cabin doors have spaces and made me very nervous. It was a nice family experience though. read more

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I went to this in the evening as the nightlights would be nicer. However, there was condensation on the windows so you couldn't see clearly . They offered the ride again but would've be the same. I think they need to clean off the windows . I went back next day for a daytime ride. Or the same effect but was able to see out clearly. If it is inclement weather they stop the ride which is what occurred last time I tried to get on. They offer drinks to purchase at the beginning since it is a 20minute ride . The best part, it wasn't busy both times and we had the whole car to ourselves instead of a bunch of others with us. A nice ride for all ages . You can purchase package deals with other attractions for 10 dollars more for each one chosen . read more

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As a local I have visited Icon Park plenty of times. My mother was in town to visit and wanted to ride Teh Orlando Eye. There is free parking in the parking garage. We had to purchase tickets on the kiosk machine right inside the front doors to the building. The tickets were VERY EXPENSIVE. We were able to walk right on the eye and the 2 of us got our own pod due to low numbers of people riding it. The pod was very dated feeling. I remember riding the eye right after it first opened and it felt so fresh, new, and a luxury experience. This time it felt run down and not super clean. The experience only takes you 1 trip around. The construction of Blue Man Group takes away from the experience too. Once at the top and looking around, it is hard to understand what you are looking at in the area unless you are from Orlando or have alot of knowledge of the area. I wish the pod had signage to tell people what they were looking at in different directions. The upside was that you could pair your phone Bluetooth to play music of your choice. read more

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What a fun experience! I had a tight schedule and thank goodness there was no line! The photographer greeted me with some green screen photos before I headed to the platform for my ride. I was so amazed and excited to see Orlando from so high up! I also get to pick my own music in the cabin. It was also a perfect opportunity to watch sunset! I bet this is a hit for Valentine's Day no matter which time of the day you go there! read more

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Parking is Free in the ICON Park Parking garage on levels 4 & 5. Guests can enter the park for free, but if you want to experience all that ICON Park has to offer you have to purchase tickets inside. Tickets for the wheel are $30; however, if you're going to take the time out of your day to come to ICON park you will probably stay for a while, so I recommend purchasing a combo pass or the PLAY pass, so you can check out some more of what they have to offer. The Wheel ride lasts about 20-minutes and since it is 400 foot high you get a great view of the Orlando skyline and beyond. I am not a huge fan of heights, yet the wheel moves so smoothly and slowly that I hardly noticed how high we were until we were nearing the top, and we were at the max people capacity of 10. One of the fun things about the experience is you can connect via Bluetooth to the sound system and play the music of your choice. You can also purchase drinks from the bartender and take them with you while you ride. I rode the Wheel back when they first opened in 2015 and I recently rode it again while my family was in town. This is a great ride for groups. Its not a super exciting or thrilling but it's a ride just about anyone can do at any age. If you haven't experienced the Wheel at ICON park, I highly recommend checking it out. read more

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I love riding the Orlando Eye! It's a fantastic experience for dates, families, and friends, offering a relaxing 20-minute ride at 400 feet. You can choose from different ticket options, whether you just want to ride the Ferris wheel or combine it with other attractions at ICON Park. The military promotion is more affordable in person than the Florida resident discount online. Admission also includes digital photos, though it can be a bit pricey--ranging from $30 to $55 per person, depending on the package. If you opt for print photos, it's about $30, and they don't offer discounts, but you'll receive a magnet and a keychain with your purchase. I've experienced both day and night rides. Daytime is perfect for soaking in Orlando's stunning views of lakes and theme parks, while nighttime offers a relaxing atmosphere with fewer city lights--unless you go around 9 PM when the theme parks light up the sky with fireworks. Plus, you can play your own music via Bluetooth, and each capsule accommodates up to 15 people. Just keep in mind that the wheel closes during bad weather, so plan accordingly if you're visiting during hurricane season! read more

The Wheel at Icon Park is one of those things that you can't miss. It's 400 feet tall! It's located inside Icon Park, which has tons of restaurants and fun touristy shops. Our niece wanted to go on it, and thankfully, we ate at Uncle Julio's and I noticed there was a discount inside that offered 40% off or something great. Florida resident tickets are $20 and I think non is $29 or something like that. I was picturing more of a Ferris wheel, but each "pod" is enclosed and air conditioned, which is nice. There is only a tiny bench and the middle and none around the table edges which is kind of a bummer. To really see the view you've got to stand. Loading and disembarking was fast and seamless as it moves verrryyyy slowly. Honestly it was a little boring, but I'm glad I did it (and at a discount). Now I never have to do it again. read more

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Went a few months ago. They opened later than I expected. Only issue I had was the bolts looked a bit rusty, everything else was perfect. Each individual cab had its own Bluetooth speaker, you could hook up to and could play your own music. Amazing views of the surrounding area. Would recommend to try at least once. read more

Fun experience with out-of-town guests or other friends. I rode this as part of a charity event with my husband and one friend. It's very slow and you can play your own music through your phone. It was fun having our friend point out all the different things in the distance that we would have missed. It was not very busy so the three of us had one pod to ourselves. They let you bring drinks on from the bar at the entrance. read more

This was a nice experience for our family. The nice 30-45 min ride gave us a great opportunity to view Orlando from the high above the ground. We could even see the rides in Icon park. We got a pass with the sea aquarium to make it more eventful. It was worth the deal. read more

I won some rides at a auction so here we are on a cloudy day heading upward. It was better than I thought. It was clean and I felt Safe as long as the fam stayed away from the doors. It was busy so it was a easy on/off. I did enjoy that we were able to bluetooth Christmas music during our ride. The view is nice and so outstretched. The icon park in a whole is nicely laid out with food vendors, attractions and family fun activities. Employees were helpful and the place was full of holiday spirit during this Christmas time. I can check this off my bucket list. read more

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This was a really fun thing to do if you are a first time visitor of Orlando. We decided to do it at night because I thought it would be prettier, but I think it actually would have been smarter to do it during the day when you can see everything. It is pretty darn expensive for what you are experiencing, though. Parking was easy, getting into the park was easy. The guy running the Wheel was not so great. It takes about 20 minutes to go all the way around, and you have your own little enclosed pod. The pods have A/C, tinted windows, Bluetooth speakers so you can play your own music. There is a bar right before you go in, so you can take drinks in with you. I'm not sure exactly how many people each pod holds because there were only 2 of us, but they are quite large. read more

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As part of a combo pack along with Sea Life, the tickets together were about $55 a person. As we headed to the ride we were asked if we wanted a picture, which gives more opportunity to charge tourist fees. We declined and got right onto the cable car? Not sure what you call it. Anyway we got on, ride was about 15 minutes and basically you're looking down into the roads, rooftops, etc. The skies were cloudy that day so looking down was pretty dreary. There was a prerecorded audio introducing different areas of Florida, ads for other attractions, etc. The ride was slow but it was a little underwhelming for me. read more

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Purchased a 2-round plus drink ticket that was incredibly worth. The facility is incredibly clean and the ride is very modern and secure- the 360 panoramic view is relaxing and comfortable. There is a Bluetooth speaker in the pod to play your own music in that automatically disconnects when the ride reaches back to the start. We went in the day and got a great view of Orlando and would love to visit again in the night. Each staff member we talked to was respectful and genuinely welcoming. read more

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We had never checked out this large Ferris wheel in Icon Park so decided to try it out. We had a package deal that included the Wheel along with other Icon Park attractions. Boarding was easy enough and we were happy that we had a pod all to ourselves. They have a tablet where you can connect via Bluetooth and play your own music if you wish. The pods are air conditioned so it's comfortable in there. The ride takes about 20 minutes or so and you can see pretty far out on all sides. The views aren't necessarily spectacular since Orlando's landscape is just not the most breathtaking in my opinion, but it's still pretty cool and I liked trying to identify the different buildings and areas. My fear of heights did kick in, so I stayed on the seat in the middle rather than get close to the glass walls of the pod, but I could still see everything well from there. It's not an attraction I'd bother to repeat personally, but if you've never been I'd say it's worth doing once. read more

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The Wheel at Icon Park is such an amazing experience. I visited free thanks to Yelp Orlando Elite Squad, but tickets will run you between $25-$40. Completely worth it. Takes about 15-20 minutes for the Ferris wheel to go all the way around. There's a bar at the entrance of the wheel, air conditioning, and Bluetooth to play your music during your ride. Very fun. Lots of great views of Orlando. read more

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I haven't done this in a couple years and much has changed with the way they go about it. I am a little sad because the eye used to have a really cool little 4D video that was included, showing different things in Florida but they got rid of that and now just have an arcade where it used to be. The cost is roughly $40 an adult and it includes digital downloads of the photos they take before you hop onto the wheel. It is cool because you get a decent amount of photos and they insert you into different backgrounds that are Florida and Orlando themed. The ride takes a rough 20 minutes to go around the entire thing and you can even hook up your Bluetooth to listen to music while you are taking in the sights of central Florida and Orlando area. It's pretty awesome to look out in the distance and see Disney or some of the awesome Rollercoasters at Universal. If you're a tourist visiting the area for the first time, I definitely recommend this. If you're a local and you have done everything else in the area, you might as well do this at least once as well. read more

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Great experience! Very low key, lovely experience in central Florida. Not too many attractions to see once you're up there but a spectacular view. Nice service, not a very long wait for the line and kinda on the expensive side but a definite "to do" if you've never been. read more

The Orlando Eye - View at 400 ft - Amusement Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I traveled to Orlando with the wheel in mind was super exited to try it, parking is really easy and all the process you uy the ticket for 24.99 then head to the entrance where they take some pictures for purchase later. Then you pass on the sky bar and line there you can purchase drinks before getting in the capsule for your enjoyment. I wish they charged by capsule by group not person. It's an ok ride I expected more or at least a souvenir for the price. I would do it only once just for the experience. But it's not all that. We did it at night so the lights and scenery were very pretty. read more

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The wheel looks a lot cooler passing and seeing it from the highway than being on it. It's mostly because there really are no breathtaking "views" making the top of the wheel a little underwhelming. It's touristy for sure and it's not a bad thing, but living here for a few years have made me wary of what it was going to be like. However, for a person visiting here for the first time, it'd be something to check out. It does a good job at describing key things about Orlando through a narration that accompanies the ~20 minute ride. There are also two interactive tablets that you can use to get more info on key attractions. There are also seats at the center of the gondola. You can also purchase drinks beforehand and enjoy it on the ride. Overall though, it's a straightforward and simple ride that kiddos and first timers would really enjoy. read more

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Not much to rate poorly on this. The entrance to it is a little awkward but every Ferris wheel is, once you go through the whole "smile for the picture and get your drinks" thing it's super enjoyable. We went in the evening and got to see the fireworks from Disney up at the top. You get to connect your phone via Bluetooth and play your own music and set the vibe. Super romantic and it's big too, the fact that you can play your own music was a really good addition. read more

The staff terrible! Malcom is clueless. Attraction is supposed to open at noon. Didn't open until 12:14 pm. View is ok, but not worth $40 per person. read more

We were told our ticket was good for a year. We went and they told us they could not honor our ticket because they are under a new owner. No refund or compensation was given. read more

Definitely recommend! I had a great time today everyone was so friendly and attentive. The ride last about 20 min or so. The bar at was a great add on and our bartender was super friendly. Definitely would recommend. I went on a weekend and I didn't have to wait. read more

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We've been on a kick to try new places. Neither of us had ever been on the Wheel despite living near it the past five years. We've always talked about it. The sun was just about to set. We found a great parking spot. Paid our dues to tourism gods and rose to see the beautiful oranges, pinks and violet hues of African sands coloring our sunset. Look it up, the reason we have gorgeous sunsets this time of year is the winds/sands from Africa. We enjoyed seeing the Contemporary off in the distance, the construction of Epic, the traffic of Orlando, Volcano Bay, the Mormon Temple and vicinity. We've decided to go during daylight in another five years. I will tell you this though, the people watching here is superb. read more

The wheel at icon Park, is a giant Ferris wheel. That's pretty much all you need to know for this review. If you like a Ferris wheels you'll like this ride. If you don't like Ferris wheels you'll hate this ride. The biggest problem with this ride is nothing to do with the ride itself but everything to do with Orlando. Orlando just does not have a good scenic view, it's too flat at its to spread out and while the theme parks are fun while you're with them they do not look that great from the top down. Most places that have a Ferris wheel like this that's fun have a better view. The best thing about this Ferris wheel is that it looks cool at night when it's all it up, and they have a bar right before you get on so you can go on with a drink. Overall it's not a bad way to spend some time, but in my opinion the view is not worth it. read more

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You've got to ride the wheel at Icon Park at least once! It's a great experience while visiting and you can see for miles when you're on it. I usually stay away from Ferris Wheels but this is different. It doesn't feel like you're that high because it's enclosed and has a handlebar all around that you can hold onto as well as seating in the middle. The pods are Bluetooth compatible so you can play your favorite music while you enjoy the scenery. read more

The Orlando Eye - Amusement Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The wheel was a lot of fun. The view was amazing. There is a bar just before you get on. The drinks were a little pricey but they were good. The wheel takes 20 mins to go all the way around. We couldn't feel the movement so that was good. We had a private car. You can choose to play your own music, listen to information about the Wheel or listen to facts about Orlando. read more

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Beyond annoying. The view was pretty but not worth the cost at all. On top that, our tickets weren't scanning. I had the tickets, the receipt, the PayPal receipt. What more do they possibly want, my TSA pre, my blood. And...it was empty. We are literally the only people there. It took 25 minutes for the manger to tell me they had a computer glitch. Understand ---we had exactly 2 hours total to spend at Icon Park. No apology for our inconvenience. No offer for the future. Nothing. It was awful. Just skip it and do one of the other hundred options in Orlando. read more

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I've been on the wheel twice. It's fun but overpriced. Maybe something to do just once? The ride seemed quick. It's a tourist attraction. The line to buy a ticket was long. I regretted not buying the tickets online to save time. The views are great but you're not looking at much besides hotels and the star flyer. We got a pod to ourselves which was nice and it was air conditioned. They also try to sell your touristy type photos at the end. read more

Terrifying in the best way! Family of 8: three generations of all ages and 1 family member in a wheelchair. Pod will come to a complete stop in order to accommodate wheelchair customers. Felt safe and employees were competent and friendly. Ride is about 20 minutes with incredible views. Family friendly activity with a slow pace to take plenty of pictures. read more

The Orlando Eye - Amusement Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We had a great experience. The price was worth it for a really long ride. We enjoyed hooking up our Bluetooth and listening to our music.. The wheel was a cool experience. You can also buy combo packs to combine with other attractions nearby. There is a bar that serves alcoholic&nonalcoholic drinks, and I believe popcorn right before you get on the ride. The wheel doesn't stop for you to load, so you do need to be quick. There were just two people in our party and it was nice to have our own place. I recommend looking at the map in the pod while you go up. It points out major areas for you to see. We went up and were able to see the fireworks from the castle show at universal. It was super cool, and we will be back. read more

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This was a cool experience with a great view. You also can connect your phone to a panel in your cabin to play music. read more

The Orlando Eye - Amusement Parks Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Visited Orlando for the first time and had to check out this attraction. While enjoyable (with the option of playing your own music during the ride), it is a bit too pricy for what you get. You are forced to buy a package that comes with a picture, but they don't even let you keep the picture and instead give you a watermarked digital version. At the end of the ride, they have printouts of the picture/s and ask for another $30 so you can keep them, which we obviously did not do as we spent around $150 for a 20 minute ride for four people. It would be great if we weren't milked out of every dollar just so we can remember this experience. Do not visit if you are on a budget, there are better and more affordable attractions in Icon Park itself. read more

It seemed fun, but it closed about at 45 mins before it was supposed to close, which was pretty odd. It was the only time that we could go to there, but it closed too early. read more